Thread: Surf thoughts

Hey team.

I was flicking through marketplace and came accross this:

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For those that don’t have Facebook it’s an ‘05 Surf 2.8(auto)petrol jap import with 272km on the clock. Its normally 2nd with selectable 4H and 4L via a knob.

Does anyone have experience with this particular variant? Anything to look out for? It looks like a tidy truck. He has offered it to me for $11k

I’m generally pretty happy with my escudo, but getting it stuck in the sand, and having the motor and transmission replaced has left me with some niggling doubts about its capability and longevity. I’m also pretty disappointed with how thirsty it is. I am at a point where I want to put some time and effort into some basic mods to make it more reliable off-road. I couldn’t help but think this might be a better option as I feel it would be better off-road in its stock form.

Or am I just being stupid and looking at the greener grass? My escudo has done 145k on the body, and only 70k on the new motor. If I keep it I will be looking at putting a lift kit in, as well as a snorkel and diff breathers.

I would appreciate your thoughts.